Exactly what the title says. I was asked my current base salary, not what I’m looking for. And when I refused they tried to pressure me into answering. I don’t want them doing this to other people who don’t know it’s illegal.
I did try googling but didn’t see any answers aside from “sue them”. Shouldn’t there be a way to report it to the labor board or something?
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm
This FAQ for the law in question has a link for complaints. It’s an equal pay act violation.
- Where and when can a person file a claim if they were aggrieved by a violation of Labor Code Section 432.3?
The person may file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner’s Office, the state agency charged with enforcement. A written complaint must be filed within one year after the date the person learned of the violation.
I believe you can contact your states or local labor board office and report it.
Just lie about it like everyone else
Yeah who the fuck tells the truth with that shit. Literally lie about it or tell them current market rate is what you make.
Go freeze your “work number” as well. Equifax will sell any records of your pay to companies for $60/pop.
I don’t honestly know, but this may be a place to start: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/howtoreportviolationtobofe.htm
Maybe this: https://www.dir.ca.gov/letf/reporting_unlawful_activities.html
You can always answer “I’m looking for $ x amount for my next role. “ if they push just repeat that.
The best advise I’ve heard for handling illegal questions is to first say “I’d prefer not to answer that question, I’m perfectly capable of performing the duties expected of this role” or in this case of course end with “my preferred salary range is $x” then if they keep pushing to say “I don’t believe that is a question you can legally ask me” its tactful, avoids answering an illegal question and doesn’t come across as know-it-ally while still informing the probably undertrained interviewer
